Acharei Mot archive
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‘After death we say holy things’. D’var Torah for Parshat Acharei
Transcript: After death we say holy things. That is a translation of the titles, of the three portions of the law, which we commence reading this Shabbat. ‘Acharei Mot Kedoshim Read more... -
Acharei Mot: Sometimes exceptions are unacceptable
Transcript: Sometimes, exceptions are unacceptable. In Parshat Acharei Mot Kedoshim (Vayikra 18:5), we are given this mitzvah: “Ushmartem et chukotai v’et mishpatai.” – “You must safeguard my laws and ordinances,” Read more... -
Acharei Mot: The Torah’s travel insurance
Transcript Have you ever been asked to take ‘shliach mitzvah’ money? If you have, you’ll be familiar with the idea. The Talmud teaches, “Shluchei mitzvah einan nizokin.” – “People who Read more... -
Acharei Mot Kedoshim: Holiness is probably not what you think
Transcript What is holiness? When we hear the term holy, we conjure up all types of images in our mind but actually the concept of kedusha, holiness, is quite Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Acharei Mot
The Chief Rabbi questions whether there are any mitzvot which are intended to make life difficult for us. Are any of the Mitzvot of the Torah given to us to Read more... -
Dvar Torah: Parashat Acharei-Mot Kedoshim
In this week's Dvar Torah for Acharei-Mot Kedoshim, the Chief Rabbi explains why the Kohen Gadol, the High Priest would prepare just as carefully to leave the Holy Sanctuary as he would to enter it. Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Acharei Mot – Kedoshim
In his D’var Torah this week, the Chief Rabbi asks us the question: Have you ever terribly misjudged a person? Have you ever terribly misjudged a person? In Parshat Kedoshim, Read more... -
D’var Torah: Parashat Acharei Mot
The great tragedy of the Bar Kochba Revolt, which we commemorate during the Omer, reminds us that disunity can only weaken the Jewish people. We must guard against this, teaches Read more...
